Visual artists who are mother figures, selling your own original work.

Or family members and loved ones selling the original artwork of a mother figure in your life — your mom, grandmother, stepmother, aunt, mentor, or anyone who mothered you.

You don't have to be the artist. You just have to be able to tell the story of the connection. Either the vendor or the artist must be based in DC, Maryland, or Virginia.

Artist must be a mom/mother figure.

Original visual art made by a mother figure — painting, drawing, printmaking, mixed media, photography, illustration, or collage.

Painting is our primary focus. We're looking for work that feels personal, shows craft, and tells a story.

This is not a craft fair. (We LOVE crafts, but for another time.) No jewelry, candles, soaps, clothing, food, or non-art merchandise.

• Application: $20 non-refundable (applied toward space fee if accepted)

• Space Fee: $50/day — Saturday, Sunday, or both ($100 weekend)

• DU Table Rental: $20/day — limited, first come first served (7–9 available)

• Friday Preview: Free — optional, no fee for Friday evening sales

Dupont Underground is a below-grade venue accessed by stairs. There is no elevator. All artwork, tables, easels, and display materials must be carried down a flight of stairs. Vendors are responsible for transporting their own materials into and out of the space. A chairlift is available for individuals requiring physical assistance, but the lift may not be used to carry items — only people.

Vendors may set up on Friday, May 22 during the day before Poetry Night, or Saturday, May 23 morning before the market opens at noon.

At least two images of the work you plan to display. Your name, email, and phone number. The name of the artist and your connection to her. A short description of the artist and her work — what she makes, what inspires her, what people should know (3–5 sentences). Website or social media link if you have one.

Applications accepted on a rolling basis. $20 non-refundable application cost. If accepted, the $20 is applied toward your space cost. Remaining balance due within 7 days of acceptance.

Submissions are reviewed by the event curator.

• Application costs are non-refundable.

• One application per vendor.

• All work must be original art created by the mother figure identified in your application.

• Applying confirms DMV residency (vendor or artist) and grants DU permission to use submitted images in promotional materials.

• Accepted vendors must be set up by market opening and remain through closing. No early breakdown.

• There is no elevator. Vendors are responsible for transporting all materials into and out of the space.

• Incomplete submissions may not be reviewed.

Email: connect@dupontunderground.org